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Meet the Team
Chris Bailey
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Chris has been an innovator in structured finance for solar energy since 2007, leading M&A transactions and developing financial products across public and private equity financings. Chris led capital markets at TerraForm Power, where he was responsible for raising over $3 billion associated with the IPO and follow on transactions. Prior to TerraForm, Chris led SunEdison’s North America structured finance activities where he oversaw over $5 billion of project financings. Chris was later a co-founder and CFO of PowerScout, a marketplace for smart home purchase decisions around sustainable energy products. Chris has a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.
Chris has been an innovator in structured finance for solar energy since 2007, leading M&A transactions and developing financial products across public and private equity financings. Chris led capital markets at TerraForm Power, where he was responsible for raising over $3 billion associated with the IPO and follow on transactions. Prior to TerraForm, Chris led SunEdison’s North America structured finance activities where he oversaw over $5 billion of project financings. Chris was later a co-founder and CFO of PowerScout, a marketplace for smart home purchase decisions around sustainable energy products. Chris has a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.
Ryan Bennett
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ryan has over 20 years of experience in solar, wind, energy efficiency and battery storage development and investing. Prior to founding 38 Degrees North, Ryan led project finance and capital formation for SunEdison's North American region. Ryan has previously held various development and investing positions in wind energy with Enron Wind, which was later sold to General Electric; Greenrock Capital, an early investor in solar opportunities; and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, a utility scale solar project developer that was acquired by SunEdison. Ryan has a B.A. in Geology from Colorado College and an M.B.A. and M.E.M. from Yale University.
Ryan has over 20 years of experience in solar, wind, energy efficiency and battery storage development and investing. Prior to founding 38 Degrees North, Ryan led project finance and capital formation for SunEdison's North American region. Ryan has previously held various development and investing positions in wind energy with Enron Wind, which was later sold to General Electric; Greenrock Capital, an early investor in solar opportunities; and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, a utility scale solar project developer that was acquired by SunEdison. Ryan has a B.A. in Geology from Colorado College and an M.B.A. and M.E.M. from Yale University.
Jake Carney
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jake has been an energy and finance professional since 2007. He was previously the Director and Head of C&I structured finance at SunEdison where he led approximately $650 million in C&I and $250 million in residential project financings. Prior to his time at SunEdison, Jake held roles in structured finance and project development in the wholesale and C&I market segments at BrightSource Energy, Agile Energy and Tioga Energy. Prior to his time in solar, Jake worked at Accenture as a management consultant to electric utilities and oil and gas companies. Jake has a B.A. from Middlebury College and an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
Jake has been an energy and finance professional since 2007. He was previously the Director and Head of C&I structured finance at SunEdison where he led approximately $650 million in C&I and $250 million in residential project financings. Prior to his time at SunEdison, Jake held roles in structured finance and project development in the wholesale and C&I market segments at BrightSource Energy, Agile Energy and Tioga Energy. Prior to his time in solar, Jake worked at Accenture as a management consultant to electric utilities and oil and gas companies. Jake has a B.A. from Middlebury College and an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
James Bollman
ANALYST
James joined 38 Degrees North after working as an M&A Analyst at Pine Gate Renewables, where he was part of the development finance and M&A team evaluating greenfield projects and strategic acquisitions. Prior to his work in M&A, he served on Pine Gate’s asset management team, managing 186 MWdc across 18 distributed and utility-scale solar projects in South Carolina and North Carolina. James holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Energy Engineering and an M.S. in Management from Lehigh University.
James joined 38 Degrees North after working as an M&A Analyst at Pine Gate Renewables, where he was part of the development finance and M&A team evaluating greenfield projects and strategic acquisitions. Prior to his work in M&A, he served on Pine Gate’s asset management team, managing 186 MWdc across 18 distributed and utility-scale solar projects in South Carolina and North Carolina. James holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Energy Engineering and an M.S. in Management from Lehigh University.
Wyatt Braden
STAFF ACCOUNTANT
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Wyatt worked as an Internal Auditor and Consultant for the assurance practice group at Baker Tilly, a public accounting firm with a footprint in the West Coast, Great Lakes, and East Coast regions of the U.S. While at Baker Tilly, Wyatt provided SOX 404(a) and 404(b) internal control and SOC compliance services for SEC filing organizations, internal audits for companies seeking business process reviews and/or fraud prevention, or consulting services for companies seeking operational and/or financial support and process improvements. Wyatt is currently pursuing his CPA designation.
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Wyatt worked as an Internal Auditor and Consultant for the assurance practice group at Baker Tilly, a public accounting firm with a footprint in the West Coast, Great Lakes, and East Coast regions of the U.S. While at Baker Tilly, Wyatt provided SOX 404(a) and 404(b) internal control and SOC compliance services for SEC filing organizations, internal audits for companies seeking business process reviews and/or fraud prevention, or consulting services for companies seeking operational and/or financial support and process improvements. Wyatt is currently pursuing his CPA designation.
Alex Burnett
ANALYST, DEVELOPMENT
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Alex worked at U.S. Light Energy as a Project Developer. In this role, he managed the local permitting, design, and planning associated with community solar scale projects totaling over 70 MW. Alex brings a strong foundation in sustainable energy solutions, having earned a Bachelor of Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, with a focus on Renewable Energy.
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Alex worked at U.S. Light Energy as a Project Developer. In this role, he managed the local permitting, design, and planning associated with community solar scale projects totaling over 70 MW. Alex brings a strong foundation in sustainable energy solutions, having earned a Bachelor of Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry, with a focus on Renewable Energy.
Ben Cader-Beutel
ANALYST
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Ben was an Associate at New Energy Risk, a specialty insurance underwriter for technology and scaleup risks in emerging energy transition markets. While at NER, he originated, structured, and underwrote project finance transactions in energy storage, biofuels, and electrolysis. He has a BSE in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he was a 4-year oarsman on the Men’s Rowing Team. Ben currently serves on the board of the SF Bay Area Chapter of the nonprofit Young Professionals in Energy.
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Ben was an Associate at New Energy Risk, a specialty insurance underwriter for technology and scaleup risks in emerging energy transition markets. While at NER, he originated, structured, and underwrote project finance transactions in energy storage, biofuels, and electrolysis. He has a BSE in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he was a 4-year oarsman on the Men’s Rowing Team. Ben currently serves on the board of the SF Bay Area Chapter of the nonprofit Young Professionals in Energy.
Garrett Colvin
VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT
Garrett began his career in renewable energy in 2011 with Astrum Solar, which later sold to Direct Energy. Since then, he has held multiple sales, sales management and project development positions within the industry, including Tesla, BlueWave, and SolarFlair. Most recently, Garrett led project origination and portfolio acquisition efforts at Valta Energy, where he built out a pipeline of solar and storage assets of over 200 MW in 12 months. Garrett holds a B.A. in Construction Technology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts and a MS in Construction Management from the Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Garrett began his career in renewable energy in 2011 with Astrum Solar, which later sold to Direct Energy. Since then, he has held multiple sales, sales management and project development positions within the industry, including Tesla, BlueWave, and SolarFlair. Most recently, Garrett led project origination and portfolio acquisition efforts at Valta Energy, where he built out a pipeline of solar and storage assets of over 200 MW in 12 months. Garrett holds a B.A. in Construction Technology from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts and a MS in Construction Management from the Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Todd Daily
VICE PRESIDENT ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING
Todd has been an accounting and finance professional since 2011. He started his career in public accounting providing consulting and assurance services. After his experience in public accounting, Todd served as a Controller in both private and publicly traded construction and engineering firms. Most recently, Todd was a Controller, Sr. Director of Accounting at PowerFlex, a leading distributed energy developer and EPC. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from UC Santa Barbara and a Master of Science in Accountancy from San Diego State University. Todd has been a Certified Public Accountant in the state of California since 2013.
Todd has been an accounting and finance professional since 2011. He started his career in public accounting providing consulting and assurance services. After his experience in public accounting, Todd served as a Controller in both private and publicly traded construction and engineering firms. Most recently, Todd was a Controller, Sr. Director of Accounting at PowerFlex, a leading distributed energy developer and EPC. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from UC Santa Barbara and a Master of Science in Accountancy from San Diego State University. Todd has been a Certified Public Accountant in the state of California since 2013.
Michael Fingar
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Michael Fingar has led the development and execution of over 250 MWdc of community-scale solar projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Before joining 38 Degrees North, he was Chief Operating Officer at U.S. Light Energy. In this role, he oversaw project feasibility, design, permitting, and execution, guiding numerous projects through complex interconnection, land acquisition, and municipal coordination across ISO-NE, NYISO, and PJM. Michael began his career in 2011 as a PV installer of commercial rooftop systems. He later managed engineering for behind-the-meter projects in New York and led EPC efforts for remote net metering systems in Massachusetts. He also led operations and maintenance for over 100 distributed solar assets.
Michael Fingar has led the development and execution of over 250 MWdc of community-scale solar projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Before joining 38 Degrees North, he was Chief Operating Officer at U.S. Light Energy. In this role, he oversaw project feasibility, design, permitting, and execution, guiding numerous projects through complex interconnection, land acquisition, and municipal coordination across ISO-NE, NYISO, and PJM. Michael began his career in 2011 as a PV installer of commercial rooftop systems. He later managed engineering for behind-the-meter projects in New York and led EPC efforts for remote net metering systems in Massachusetts. He also led operations and maintenance for over 100 distributed solar assets.
Tom Hockin
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Tom has 15 years of experience in renewable energy development. Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Tom led market development at AMP Robotics, an AI platform for advanced recycling and origination for Brightmark’s plastic to fuel technology. Prior to Brightmark, Tom led solar development for Northland Power in the US, Canada and Mexico, with responsibility for over 260 MW solar projects in operation. Tom has B.A. in English from Huron University and an M.B.A., International Business, from Georgia State University.
Tom has 15 years of experience in renewable energy development. Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Tom led market development at AMP Robotics, an AI platform for advanced recycling and origination for Brightmark’s plastic to fuel technology. Prior to Brightmark, Tom led solar development for Northland Power in the US, Canada and Mexico, with responsibility for over 260 MW solar projects in operation. Tom has B.A. in English from Huron University and an M.B.A., International Business, from Georgia State University.
George Kotzias
VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT
George Kotzias is a renewable energy professional with a strong foundation in finance, energy markets, and project development. He holds a BA in Economics and International Relations from Boston University and an MBA in Finance from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. George began his career in energy futures and options trading before transitioning into M&A and sell-side cleantech equity research. He now focuses on the origination, development, and execution of solar energy projects, leveraging his financial expertise and strategic insight. A highlight of his 25-year career in energy was the development and construction of the first wholesale solar project in New Jersey.
George Kotzias is a renewable energy professional with a strong foundation in finance, energy markets, and project development. He holds a BA in Economics and International Relations from Boston University and an MBA in Finance from the Simon School of Business at the University of Rochester. George began his career in energy futures and options trading before transitioning into M&A and sell-side cleantech equity research. He now focuses on the origination, development, and execution of solar energy projects, leveraging his financial expertise and strategic insight. A highlight of his 25-year career in energy was the development and construction of the first wholesale solar project in New Jersey.
George Lyons
ANALYST
George joined 38 Degrees North after earning dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Ecosystem Science and Policy from the University of Miami. During his studies, he worked with Monroe Capital, supporting private credit underwriting and financial analysis. After graduation, he worked with Viridis Advisors, where he built financial models for grid-scale battery energy storage projects and evaluated partnerships between developers and hyperscale data center operators.
George joined 38 Degrees North after earning dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Ecosystem Science and Policy from the University of Miami. During his studies, he worked with Monroe Capital, supporting private credit underwriting and financial analysis. After graduation, he worked with Viridis Advisors, where he built financial models for grid-scale battery energy storage projects and evaluated partnerships between developers and hyperscale data center operators.
Ryan MacDonald
VICE PRESIDENT
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Ryan was an Associate at Silicon Valley Bank on both the Venture Debt Credit Solutions and the Project Finance teams. On the Project Finance team, Ryan focused on financing utility scale, residential, and community solar transactions, and participated in financing approximately 1.5GW of transactions. Before joining Silicon Valley Bank, Ryan graduated from the University of Denver honors program as a double major in Finance / International Business with a distinction in Finance, for which he completed a capstone thesis on entrepreneurship.
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Ryan was an Associate at Silicon Valley Bank on both the Venture Debt Credit Solutions and the Project Finance teams. On the Project Finance team, Ryan focused on financing utility scale, residential, and community solar transactions, and participated in financing approximately 1.5GW of transactions. Before joining Silicon Valley Bank, Ryan graduated from the University of Denver honors program as a double major in Finance / International Business with a distinction in Finance, for which he completed a capstone thesis on entrepreneurship.
Ryan Mikkelsen
ASSOCIATE
Ryan joined 38 Degrees North after getting his MBA at the Yale School of Management, where he focused on climate tech and project finance. Prior to Yale, he worked at Analysis Group, an economic, financial, and strategy consulting firm, where he led complex analyses across a range of industries, including utility disputes and microgrid investments in emerging economies. More recently, Ryan worked as an Associate on the project finance team at Aspen Power, a distributed energy generation platform. He has an B.A. in Economics and International Studies from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.A. in Economics from the Yenching Academy at Peking University.
Ryan joined 38 Degrees North after getting his MBA at the Yale School of Management, where he focused on climate tech and project finance. Prior to Yale, he worked at Analysis Group, an economic, financial, and strategy consulting firm, where he led complex analyses across a range of industries, including utility disputes and microgrid investments in emerging economies. More recently, Ryan worked as an Associate on the project finance team at Aspen Power, a distributed energy generation platform. He has an B.A. in Economics and International Studies from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.A. in Economics from the Yenching Academy at Peking University.
Julia Ng
ASSOCIATE
Julia joined 38 Degrees North after graduating with her M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas. Prior to 38 Degrees North, Julia was a Business Strategy Manager with Accenture, advising clients across the energy value chain on operational excellence, digital transformation and growth strategy. More recently, she supported climate investments at Valo Ventures and Vidavo Ventures, both climate venture capital firms. Julia has also consulted for several early-stage startups including M2X Energy, a gas-to-methanol company, and UrbanFootprint, a climate resilience decision intelligence platform, in support of fundraising and go-to-market efforts. She holds a B.A. in Cognitive Sciences with a minor in Neuroscience from Rice University and an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
Julia joined 38 Degrees North after graduating with her M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas. Prior to 38 Degrees North, Julia was a Business Strategy Manager with Accenture, advising clients across the energy value chain on operational excellence, digital transformation and growth strategy. More recently, she supported climate investments at Valo Ventures and Vidavo Ventures, both climate venture capital firms. Julia has also consulted for several early-stage startups including M2X Energy, a gas-to-methanol company, and UrbanFootprint, a climate resilience decision intelligence platform, in support of fundraising and go-to-market efforts. She holds a B.A. in Cognitive Sciences with a minor in Neuroscience from Rice University and an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
Andrew Olson
ANALYST, ASSET MANAGEMENT
Andrew joined 38 Degrees North after working as a consultant at Turner & Townsend, a global advisory firm specializing in real estate, infrastructure, and construction. There, he played an integral role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of large-scale construction projects, ranging from $25mm to $975mm, overseeing their progress from development through construction and into operation. Andrew holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Kansas and an M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of San Diego.
Andrew joined 38 Degrees North after working as a consultant at Turner & Townsend, a global advisory firm specializing in real estate, infrastructure, and construction. There, he played an integral role in managing the financial and contractual aspects of large-scale construction projects, ranging from $25mm to $975mm, overseeing their progress from development through construction and into operation. Andrew holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Kansas and an M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of San Diego.
Eric Restic
ASSOCIATE
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Eric was an Investment Banking Analyst at Salem Partners where he performed sell-side M&A work across the industrial, real estate, and media sectors. Before that, Eric was an Associate in the alternative investments division of KPMG’s audit practice in Los Angeles. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California. Eric graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.B.A. in Accountancy and played on the Division 1 men’s lacrosse team.
Prior to joining 38 Degrees North, Eric was an Investment Banking Analyst at Salem Partners where he performed sell-side M&A work across the industrial, real estate, and media sectors. Before that, Eric was an Associate in the alternative investments division of KPMG’s audit practice in Los Angeles. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California. Eric graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.B.A. in Accountancy and played on the Division 1 men’s lacrosse team.
Christen Safko
ASSOCIATE
Christen joined 38 Degrees North after pursuing her MBA at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she focused on sustainability and entrepreneurship. Prior to MIT, Christen worked at BlackRock on their Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions team where she maintained primary equity research coverage for $3bn+ of client capital. While at BlackRock, she led the integration of ESG criteria into the team’s research methodology and deployed strategic investments within impact themes such as Renewable Energy and Circularity. Christen holds a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University and is a CFA charterholder.
Christen joined 38 Degrees North after pursuing her MBA at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where she focused on sustainability and entrepreneurship. Prior to MIT, Christen worked at BlackRock on their Multi-Asset Strategies & Solutions team where she maintained primary equity research coverage for $3bn+ of client capital. While at BlackRock, she led the integration of ESG criteria into the team’s research methodology and deployed strategic investments within impact themes such as Renewable Energy and Circularity. Christen holds a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University and is a CFA charterholder.
Sam Van Dam
DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEMENT
Sam brings over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector to 38 Degrees North. Prior to joining the team, Sam was a Director at Wells Fargo, where he was responsible for the management of a portfolio of over $1 billion of tax equity investments in wind and solar projects. Earlier in his career, Sam served in a variety of roles at SunEdison, DNV, and Pacific Gas & Electric, largely related to solar project development, engineering, and asset management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Sam brings over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector to 38 Degrees North. Prior to joining the team, Sam was a Director at Wells Fargo, where he was responsible for the management of a portfolio of over $1 billion of tax equity investments in wind and solar projects. Earlier in his career, Sam served in a variety of roles at SunEdison, DNV, and Pacific Gas & Electric, largely related to solar project development, engineering, and asset management. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.
Dave Williams
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Dave Williams has been driving the growth of energy businesses globally for over two decades by facilitating the connection between private capital and energy technology. His recent roles include leadership positions in various global energy companies, as well as serving as a Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley and a Sir Edmund Hillary Fellow, where he was recognized for his innovative contributions to mission-driven finance and entrepreneurship. In the past, Dave has held influential roles such as Special Advisor at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory focusing on international climate finance, a Merit Reviewer for the Department of Energy, and a Senior Fellow with the US State Department. Dave's expertise spans climate change resilience, renewable energy development, social entrepreneurship, and a strong commitment to market-based mechanisms for global transformation. His innovative efforts were acknowledged when he was named as one of Time Magazine’s Innovators of the Year in 2005. Currently, Dave actively participates in various academic and non-profit committees in both emerging and established markets, contributing through board and advisory roles. His collaborations with US and international governments, financiers, and community advocates have been instrumental in launching pioneering energy projects and creating new markets worldwide. A notable achievement is co-founding Energy Peace Partners, a non-profit organization where he developed a unique environmental attribute that has successfully financed solar projects in climate-vulnerable, conflict-affected regions. Throughout his career, he has secured World Bank grants, raised corporate capital for several energy startups, managed project finance facilities, and developed clean energy projects globally, consistently focusing on leveraging private capital for public benefit.
Dave Williams has been driving the growth of energy businesses globally for over two decades by facilitating the connection between private capital and energy technology. His recent roles include leadership positions in various global energy companies, as well as serving as a Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley and a Sir Edmund Hillary Fellow, where he was recognized for his innovative contributions to mission-driven finance and entrepreneurship. In the past, Dave has held influential roles such as Special Advisor at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory focusing on international climate finance, a Merit Reviewer for the Department of Energy, and a Senior Fellow with the US State Department. Dave's expertise spans climate change resilience, renewable energy development, social entrepreneurship, and a strong commitment to market-based mechanisms for global transformation. His innovative efforts were acknowledged when he was named as one of Time Magazine’s Innovators of the Year in 2005. Currently, Dave actively participates in various academic and non-profit committees in both emerging and established markets, contributing through board and advisory roles. His collaborations with US and international governments, financiers, and community advocates have been instrumental in launching pioneering energy projects and creating new markets worldwide. A notable achievement is co-founding Energy Peace Partners, a non-profit organization where he developed a unique environmental attribute that has successfully financed solar projects in climate-vulnerable, conflict-affected regions. Throughout his career, he has secured World Bank grants, raised corporate capital for several energy startups, managed project finance facilities, and developed clean energy projects globally, consistently focusing on leveraging private capital for public benefit.
Jenna Wilhelm
ANALYST
Prior to joining 38DN, Jenna Wilhelm was a Project Analyst at U.S. Light Energy. Her experience includes evaluating permitting requirements, interpreting engineering documents, understanding interconnection upgrades, and modeling financial feasibility. She also conducted market research, developed property tax assumptions, and led due diligence for M&A and project portfolios. As a Site Analyst, she conducted environmental evaluations and assessed feasibility for solar development sites. Jenna worked as a GIS Teaching Lab Assistant at Skidmore College where she received her degrees in Geosciences and Environmental Science.
Prior to joining 38DN, Jenna Wilhelm was a Project Analyst at U.S. Light Energy. Her experience includes evaluating permitting requirements, interpreting engineering documents, understanding interconnection upgrades, and modeling financial feasibility. She also conducted market research, developed property tax assumptions, and led due diligence for M&A and project portfolios. As a Site Analyst, she conducted environmental evaluations and assessed feasibility for solar development sites. Jenna worked as a GIS Teaching Lab Assistant at Skidmore College where she received her degrees in Geosciences and Environmental Science.
Jack Williams
ASSOCIATE
Jack joined 38 Degrees North after working as an analyst at the real estate investment firm Ballast Investments where he was an asset manager overseeing a large portfolio of multifamily housing in the Bay Area. Prior to Ballast, Jack was an analyst at Coastwood Partners, a private equity firm specializing in senior housing. Jack graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in International Political Economy and ran for the varsity cross country and track teams.
Jack joined 38 Degrees North after working as an analyst at the real estate investment firm Ballast Investments where he was an asset manager overseeing a large portfolio of multifamily housing in the Bay Area. Prior to Ballast, Jack was an analyst at Coastwood Partners, a private equity firm specializing in senior housing. Jack graduated from Colorado College with a B.A. in International Political Economy and ran for the varsity cross country and track teams.
Caroline Zepecki
ANALYST
Caroline joined 38 Degrees North after earning her Master of Environmental Management degree from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. During her studies, she supported early-stage climate tech venture capital investments while working part-time at Propeller and Burnt Island Ventures. Immediately after graduation, she joined Morgan Stanley, where she contributed to sustainable investing execution and strategy. Caroline holds a B.S. in Marine Science from UCLA where she was a researcher in several climate science labs, and an MEM from Duke University.
Caroline joined 38 Degrees North after earning her Master of Environmental Management degree from the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. During her studies, she supported early-stage climate tech venture capital investments while working part-time at Propeller and Burnt Island Ventures. Immediately after graduation, she joined Morgan Stanley, where she contributed to sustainable investing execution and strategy. Caroline holds a B.S. in Marine Science from UCLA where she was a researcher in several climate science labs, and an MEM from Duke University.
Board of Directors
Chris Bailey
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Chris has been an innovator in structured finance for solar energy since 2007, leading M&A transactions and developing financial products across public and private equity financings. Chris led capital markets at TerraForm Power, where he was responsible for raising over $3 billion associated with the IPO and follow on transactions. Prior to TerraForm, Chris led SunEdison’s North America structured finance activities where he oversaw over $5 billion of project financings. Chris was later a co-founder and CFO of PowerScout, a marketplace for smart home purchase decisions around sustainable energy products. Chris has a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.
Chris has been an innovator in structured finance for solar energy since 2007, leading M&A transactions and developing financial products across public and private equity financings. Chris led capital markets at TerraForm Power, where he was responsible for raising over $3 billion associated with the IPO and follow on transactions. Prior to TerraForm, Chris led SunEdison’s North America structured finance activities where he oversaw over $5 billion of project financings. Chris was later a co-founder and CFO of PowerScout, a marketplace for smart home purchase decisions around sustainable energy products. Chris has a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago.
Ryan Bennett
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ryan has over 20 years of experience in solar, wind, energy efficiency and battery storage development and investing. Prior to founding 38 Degrees North, Ryan led project finance and capital formation for SunEdison's North American region. Ryan has previously held various development and investing positions in wind energy with Enron Wind, which was later sold to General Electric; Greenrock Capital, an early investor in solar opportunities; and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, a utility scale solar project developer that was acquired by SunEdison. Ryan has a B.A. in Geology from Colorado College and an M.B.A. and M.E.M. from Yale University.
Ryan has over 20 years of experience in solar, wind, energy efficiency and battery storage development and investing. Prior to founding 38 Degrees North, Ryan led project finance and capital formation for SunEdison's North American region. Ryan has previously held various development and investing positions in wind energy with Enron Wind, which was later sold to General Electric; Greenrock Capital, an early investor in solar opportunities; and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, a utility scale solar project developer that was acquired by SunEdison. Ryan has a B.A. in Geology from Colorado College and an M.B.A. and M.E.M. from Yale University.
Jake Carney
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Jake has been an energy and finance professional since 2007. He was previously the Director and Head of C&I structured finance at SunEdison where he led approximately $650 million in C&I and $250 million in residential project financings. Prior to his time at SunEdison, Jake held roles in structured finance and project development in the wholesale and C&I market segments at BrightSource Energy, Agile Energy and Tioga Energy. Prior to his time in solar, Jake worked at Accenture as a management consultant to electric utilities and oil and gas companies. Jake has a B.A. from Middlebury College and an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
Jake has been an energy and finance professional since 2007. He was previously the Director and Head of C&I structured finance at SunEdison where he led approximately $650 million in C&I and $250 million in residential project financings. Prior to his time at SunEdison, Jake held roles in structured finance and project development in the wholesale and C&I market segments at BrightSource Energy, Agile Energy and Tioga Energy. Prior to his time in solar, Jake worked at Accenture as a management consultant to electric utilities and oil and gas companies. Jake has a B.A. from Middlebury College and an M.B.A. from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
Priyanka Duvvuru
PRINCIPAL, S2G VENTURES
Priyanka Duvvuru is a Principal at S2G Ventures. She supports the firm’s clean energy investment strategy focused on investments into companies at the intersection of technology with infrastructure, industrials and clean energy, as well as development platforms focused on the energy transition. She joined S2G Ventures from Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners where she spent five years investing primarily in renewables, energy transition and water opportunities in the U.S. and Asia. Prior to Stonepeak, Priyanka was a developer at Clean Line Energy where she worked on developing long-distance merchant transmission lines to connect stranded renewable energy resources to population centers. She holds a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a minor in Energy and Water Sustainability from Rice University. Originally from Houston, Texas, Priyanka now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dog and enjoys travelling, curling up with a good book and being outdoors as much as possible.
Priyanka Duvvuru is a Principal at S2G Ventures. She supports the firm’s clean energy investment strategy focused on investments into companies at the intersection of technology with infrastructure, industrials and clean energy, as well as development platforms focused on the energy transition. She joined S2G Ventures from Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners where she spent five years investing primarily in renewables, energy transition and water opportunities in the U.S. and Asia. Prior to Stonepeak, Priyanka was a developer at Clean Line Energy where she worked on developing long-distance merchant transmission lines to connect stranded renewable energy resources to population centers. She holds a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a minor in Energy and Water Sustainability from Rice University. Originally from Houston, Texas, Priyanka now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dog and enjoys travelling, curling up with a good book and being outdoors as much as possible.
Bill Green
MANAGING PARTNER OF CLIMATE ADAPTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE (CAI)
CAI is a leading infrastructure investment firm targeting large-scale, low-carbon infrastructure positioned to generate attractive returns while mitigating the structural risks and economic pressures of the climate crisis. CAI invests in resilient infrastructure that is designed from the outset to address the critical challenges we face in energy, water, and urban infrastructure systems.
Over his decades-long career in sustainable infrastructure, Bill recognized the impact of the accelerating climate crisis. In response, he led the CAI Team in developing tools to identify new investment opportunities while mitigating the risks posed by the accelerating climate crisis. CAI Fund I made a series of path-breaking, low-carbon infrastructure investments that draw on both conventional investment criteria and CAI's bespoke climate screens. The CAI screens are used in combination with an SFDR Article 9 framework to assess the economic viability of CAI infrastructure asset investments.
Prior to CAI, Bill served as CEO of MIC Renewable Energy Holdings (MREH), a project finance group within Macquarie Infrastructure Company, where he led the development and management of over $1 billion in renewable energy assets. He also served as Senior Managing Director of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets. Prior to MREH, Bill co-founded VantagePoint’s CleanTech Practice, leading investments in companies including Tesla Motors, Miasole, and BrightSource Energy. He has also founded or co-founded four CleanTech companies, including Ecolink, a pioneer in ozone-depleting chemical alternatives.
CAI is a leading infrastructure investment firm targeting large-scale, low-carbon infrastructure positioned to generate attractive returns while mitigating the structural risks and economic pressures of the climate crisis. CAI invests in resilient infrastructure that is designed from the outset to address the critical challenges we face in energy, water, and urban infrastructure systems.
Over his decades-long career in sustainable infrastructure, Bill recognized the impact of the accelerating climate crisis. In response, he led the CAI Team in developing tools to identify new investment opportunities while mitigating the risks posed by the accelerating climate crisis. CAI Fund I made a series of path-breaking, low-carbon infrastructure investments that draw on both conventional investment criteria and CAI's bespoke climate screens. The CAI screens are used in combination with an SFDR Article 9 framework to assess the economic viability of CAI infrastructure asset investments.
Prior to CAI, Bill served as CEO of MIC Renewable Energy Holdings (MREH), a project finance group within Macquarie Infrastructure Company, where he led the development and management of over $1 billion in renewable energy assets. He also served as Senior Managing Director of Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets. Prior to MREH, Bill co-founded VantagePoint’s CleanTech Practice, leading investments in companies including Tesla Motors, Miasole, and BrightSource Energy. He has also founded or co-founded four CleanTech companies, including Ecolink, a pioneer in ozone-depleting chemical alternatives.
Henry Makansi
MANAGING PARTNER, KIMMERIDGE
Henry Makansi is a Managing Partner at Kimmeridge, a private equity investment firm focused on the energy sector. Prior to joining Kimmeridge, Henry spent a decade as a principal investor at Warburg Pincus, where he served as Head of the European Energy Practice and led investments across exploration and production, oilfield services, and alternative energy. He began his career in M&A and capital markets at Lehman Brothers and GP Bullhound, a London-based investment bank
Henry serves on the boards of several energy and climate-focused companies, including Chestnut Carbon, a leading U.S. nature-based carbon removal developer; Landgate, a data and analytics platform for land and energy markets; and SYSO, a software-enabled manager of battery storage assets.
Henry holds a Master’s degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam in economic theory and mathematical economics, and completed accredited Master’s courses in game theory, macroeconomics, and international economics at the London School of Economics. He lives in New York City with his wife and their three sons.
Henry Makansi is a Managing Partner at Kimmeridge, a private equity investment firm focused on the energy sector. Prior to joining Kimmeridge, Henry spent a decade as a principal investor at Warburg Pincus, where he served as Head of the European Energy Practice and led investments across exploration and production, oilfield services, and alternative energy. He began his career in M&A and capital markets at Lehman Brothers and GP Bullhound, a London-based investment bank
Henry serves on the boards of several energy and climate-focused companies, including Chestnut Carbon, a leading U.S. nature-based carbon removal developer; Landgate, a data and analytics platform for land and energy markets; and SYSO, a software-enabled manager of battery storage assets.
Henry holds a Master’s degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam in economic theory and mathematical economics, and completed accredited Master’s courses in game theory, macroeconomics, and international economics at the London School of Economics. He lives in New York City with his wife and their three sons.
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